74th-Ranked Georgia Beat Portugal as Ronaldo Remains Goalless
In a stunning twist at Euro 2024, Georgia, ranked 74th in the world, pulled off a historic upset by defeating Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal 2-0, securing a place in the knockout stages of the tournament. This dramatic conclusion to the group stages has sent shockwaves through the football world, highlighting Georgia's incredible journey in their debut European Championship appearance. At the start of the day, all four teams in Group E were tied with three points each. The group dynamics were tense, with each team vying for a spot in the last 16. Georgia needed a win against Portugal in Gelsenkirchen to advance, and they did so in spectacular fashion. Napoli winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia opened the scoring within the first two minutes, setting the stage for what would become a memorable night for the Georgian team. Georges Mikautadze then extended Georgia’s lead to 2-0 from the penalty spot early in the second half. This goal not only secured Georgia’s victory but also made Mikau
